New Beginning!

Good morning! Today is Saturday September 24, 2016. It is the first day of the rest of my professional career, so to speak. Let me tell you a bit about me. For the past 18+ years I have been practicing law. Initially, as many lawyers, I was optimistic about my ability to effect change in my chosen field of practice. I dove in head first to the legal pool full of confidence that I could swim with the sharks. Well, I kept my head above water, paid my bills, and became known as one of the more knowledgeable attorneys in my field in my city of Charlotte, NC. But, as they say, pride comes before a fall. Beginning in 2010 things took a downturn. I grew to loathe my job, dreaded the constant battle with expectation, and suffered daily. I was and still am in solo practice so I kept my feelings to myself, believing that I was going through a phase and that I would come out of it refreshed and new. It never happened. Rather, things grew progressively worse. While I would occasionally search for new careers that I could pursue I always ended up thinking that I was simply destined to be one of the tens of thousands of Americans who earn a living but don't really live.

In January 2016 I attended a real estate seminar and was excited about the future. Candidly, I saw how people were succeeding in the field but was unsure and uncertain if I could be one of those people. So, I defaulted to my old ways. I put real estate on the back burner and trudged away in Federal court. Hearing after boring hearing! Inside I was mailing it in, feeling guilty and depressed for most of my days. I began to wonder what was in store for me and if things would ever change. Recently, I found the answer! I realized that my insistence on controlling all aspects of my life was not working. My life was literally a mess of my own doing. I re-committed my life to Christ approximately two weeks ago and haven't looked back. I feel led to leave the practice of law, a choice that should have been made long ago. While opportunity remains for me in that field, I do not think that I can endure many more days of frustration, boredom, and hopelessness.

Instead, I choose real estate. Yes, I am a beginner. But, I am eager to learn the ins and outs of the industry. I know that I will make beginner mistakes, will do things that no savvy investor would ever think about doing, and will generally look foolish on more than one occasion. This I am OK with. I know that with God's direction and the help of some crucial resources (like biggerpockets.com) I will land on my feet. Today, a direct mailing went out to my area. I am hoping to get some solid responses and begin my journey soon. Cross your fingers for me! This is my NEW BEGINNING!!!